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Podlesney Family History

Podlesney Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pooley, Dolney, Rodney, Poleski, Bodley, Olney, Pollen, Coveney

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Where is the Podlesney family from?

You can see how Podlesney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podlesney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Podlesney family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Podlesney's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Podlesney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podlesney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Podlesney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Podlesney. 100% of Podlesney women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Podlesney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Podlesney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podlesney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Podlesney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Podlesney. For the veterans among your Podlesney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podlesney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Podlesney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Podlesney in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Podlesney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podlesney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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